Potts Point
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Potts Point, NSW 2011.
About Potts Point
Welcome to Potts Point
Potts Point sits on the eastern edge of the Sydney CBD, a short walk from the harbour foreshore at Woolloomooloo and the leafy fringes of Rushcutters Bay and Elizabeth Bay. It's one of Sydney's oldest and most densely lived-in inner-city precincts, known for its tree-lined streets of Art Deco apartment blocks, harbourside views and a restaurant strip that has anchored the area's identity for decades.
With a population of 7,183 and a median age of 37, Potts Point attracts professionals, downsizers and long-term locals drawn to its walkable lifestyle. It suits people who want inner-city convenience without the high-rise anonymity of the CBD proper, and who are happy trading a backyard for a balcony and a five-minute stroll to the water.
Lifestyle & dining
Macleay Street and the lower end of Victoria Street form the spine of Potts Point's social life, lined with long-running cafés, wine bars and restaurants that have made the suburb a genuine dining destination rather than just a place to sleep. It's a suburb where a morning coffee run doubles as a chance to see the same faces you'll pass again at an evening bar, and the mix of old-school Italian diners and newer, chef-driven openings keeps the strip feeling lived-in rather than trend-chasing.
The proximity to Darlinghurst and Woolloomooloo widens the net further, with the Domain and the Art Gallery of NSW an easy walk away and the nightlife of Oxford Street within reach for those who want it.
Housing & architecture
Potts Point's built form is dominated by apartments, and the figures back that up: 81% of current listings are apartments or units, with houses making up only 4% and townhouses 3%. Many of the buildings date from the 1920s and 1930s, giving the streetscape a distinctive Art Deco character with wrought-iron balconies, curved facades and leadlight windows that heritage rules have helped preserve.
This mix means buyers are almost always shopping in the unit market here, from compact one-bedders in walk-up blocks to larger, renovated apartments in the grander harbourside buildings toward Elizabeth Bay.
The property market
The median unit and apartment price in Potts Point currently sits at $879,000, reflecting the suburb's position as a well-established, tightly held pocket of the inner city rather than a growth-corridor suburb. Given that apartments and units account for the vast majority of stock on the market, this figure is a genuinely representative guide for most buyers considering the area.
Demand tends to come from owner-occupiers wanting a low-maintenance inner-city base and investors attracted to the suburb's rental appeal, given its walkability to the CBD, the harbour and the restaurant strip. Stock turnover is generally steady rather than dramatic, in keeping with a suburb that has been fully built out for the best part of a century.
Getting around
Potts Point's location just east of the CBD is one of its biggest drawcards for commuters. Kings Cross station provides direct rail access into the city and beyond, while frequent bus routes run along Victoria Street and William Street into the CBD and out toward the eastern suburbs. Many residents get by without a car altogether, walking to work in the city or catching a ferry-adjacent stroll down to Woolloomooloo Wharf.
The suburb's grid of narrow one-way streets can make driving and parking fiddly, which is part of why so many locals lean on the train, bus and their own feet instead.
Parks & recreation
Green space in Potts Point itself is modest, but what's nearby more than makes up for it. Rushcutters Bay Park, just around the corner, offers waterfront lawns, tennis courts and a running loop popular with locals, while the Royal Botanic Garden and the Domain are an easy walk via Woolloomooloo. Elizabeth Bay House and its surrounding gardens add another pocket of green close to home.
For harbour access, the Woolloomooloo Wharf precinct and the finger wharf offer a spot to sit by the water, and the walk around to Mrs Macquarie's Chair remains one of the better-known short strolls in inner Sydney.
Schools & families
Potts Point is not primarily a family-suburb in the traditional sense, given its apartment-heavy housing stock and inner-city density, but there are still local options for those raising children here. Darlinghurst Public School serves the area for primary years, while St Vincent's College in Darlinghurst provides a well-regarded secondary option for girls nearby.
Families here tend to be smaller households or those who value inner-city access over space, with many older residents and downsizers alongside young professionals contributing to the suburb's median age of 37.
Market snapshot
Potts Point property market
Median sale price
$879k
Unit · 1 bed
Median rent
$720
per week
Gross rental yield
4.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$442k
Median
$879k
Premium
$1.50m
Days on market
40
Auction clearance
51%
Sold this year
144
Median sold price trend · Unit 1 bed
Compound growth +0.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Potts Point by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Potts Point, NSW 2011.
Population
7,183
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,054
median, per week
Median rent
$490
per week
Median mortgage
$2,297
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Potts Point
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Potts Point
$945k
4/120-130 Brougham Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.50m
1/115B Victoria Street
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
4/12-16 Challis Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$2.10m
43/17 Wylde Street
Sold ~July 2026
$6.50m
98 Victoria Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
35/16-20 Kings Cross Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.13m
28/20 Macleay Street
Sold ~July 2026
$7.50m
20 Rockwall Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Potts Point suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Potts Point?
The median unit price in Potts Point, NSW is $879k for a 1-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.3%.
How much is rent in Potts Point?
The median weekly rent in Potts Point is around $720 per week.
Is Potts Point a good place to live?
Potts Point is a small and densely populated suburb in inner-city Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Potts Point is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,183 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Potts Point?
Potts Point has a population of 7,183 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Potts Point?
There are 2 schools in or near Potts Point, including Darlinghurst Public School and St Vincent's College.
How long do homes take to sell in Potts Point?
Properties in Potts Point take around 40 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 51%.
How much do you need to buy in Potts Point?
Entry-level properties in Potts Point start around $442k, while premium homes reach $1.50m.
What suburbs are near Potts Point?
Suburbs near Potts Point include Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Woolloomooloo, Darlinghurst and Darling Point.
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